The Team

The clinic directors

Daniel Pulman Physiotherapist

Daniel qualified in 1992 with Bsc(Hons) from Manchester University. He worked for the NHS in England and Scotland for 10 years dealing with musculoskeletal problems and also the speciality of long term pain. In 2002 he went to work for the Scottish Rugby Union. This was mainly with the Border Reivers in the Celtic/Magners League and the Heineken Cup. He was also involved with the Scotland first team for 12 full internationals plus periods with Scotland A and Scotland U19s. He also helped Heart of Midlothian football club for one year with some reserve and U19’s fixtures.

He went full time with the clinic in 2007. Daniel has extensive experience of treating sports injuries, work related injuries, soft tissue injuries, back pain, neck pain, rehabilitation after ligament surgery and long term pain.

Sally Vint Physiotherapist

Sally qualified from Glasgow in 1979 with a Diploma in Physiotherapy and has worked in UK, Canada and Australia. She completed an MSc in Acupuncture in 2004 and has Diplomas in orthopaedic medicine (2005) and injection therapy (2006). She worked at Jedburgh Health Centre for 10 years then moved to the Borders General Hospital in 2005 as Extended Scope Physiotherapy Practitioner. She has also worked with the Scottish Rugby Union and local rugby clubs. Sally and Danny went into partnership in 2004 and this led to the development of the clinic at its current location. Sally went full time with the clinic in 2012.

Wendy Maguire Physiotherapist

Wendy completed a BSc degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town after which she spent some years in private practice in Cape Town. Wendy and her family relocated to the UK in 1999 and she worked at the Borders General Hospital as Senior Physiotherapist in Womens Health from 2000-2006. In June 2006 Wendy set up on her own specialising in Pilates in Physiotherapy and has been running classes at the Border Physiotherapy Clinic since August 2006. As well as running classes, doing 1 to 1 Pilates, Wendy also treats a whole range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Laura McLeanPhysiotherapist

Laura McLean Physiotherapist

Laura completed a BSc (Hons) degree in physiotherapy in 2002 at Queen Margaret University. She worked for 2 years as a rotational physiotherapist before specialising in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Since this time she has worked across UK in a number of different NHS clinics and for the Royal Air Force. In 2008 she worked in New Zealand at the Christchurch Hospital. Her sporting background includes working for the USA team during the touch rugby world cup. In 2014 she completed her Masters degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University and in 2016 undertook specialist training in the area of persistent pain.

After working for 8 years in a Team Lead role within the Edinburgh Community Physiotherapy Service, in 2017 she started in a clinical specialist role within the same service. This role involves delivering training to physiotherapists in 10 clinics across Edinburgh, service development and providing specialist opinion.

Ryan Crockatt Physiotherapist

Ryan completed a BSc (Hons) degree in Sport and Exercise Science at Napier university in 2006. He then went on to complete a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy at the University of Northumbria in 2009. Ryan spent 3 years in a rotational role within the NHS then progressed to a specialist senior MSK post in 2012. Since retiring from rugby Ryan has worked as lead physiotherapist for athletics at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow which was a great experience. Ryan is currently working as Selkirk RFC Physio in his spare time. Another proud achievement was being team Physio for Scottish Rugby’s National Club XV side for the last 2 years.

Mary Crawford Physiotherapist

Jo Merritt Office Manager

Jo is our Receptionist and Office Manager. She returned to administration after a few years as a countryside warden and gardener in the south of England and Scotland. She has retrained in many areas including practice management systems, sage accounting and recently completed and passed an HNC in Admin and IT. Currently she is studying for an Open University degree in her spare time.

Mr Chris Tiemessen Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr Tiemessen is a very experienced and respected Orthopaedic Surgeon having worked and studied in South Africa and Scotland. He carries out consultations before and after surgery at the clinic. He also carries out joint injections at the clinic as appropriate and Hyaluronic acid joint injections if required.

Dr Fiona Megahy GP

Dr Megahy carries out Medicals at the clinic mainly for the Institute of Sport and the Athlete Support Programme. Dr Megahy is an experienced GP who was involved with professional sport for around 8 years recently with the Border Reivers and the Scottish Rugby Union.

Wendy Maguire Pilates

Wendy, a qualified Physiotherapist, specialises in Pilates in Physiotherapy and has been running classes at the Border Physiotherapy Clinic since August 2006. As well as running the classes, Wendy offers 1 to 1 individually tailored Pilates sessions.

Emma SinclairTCM Acupuncturist

Emma Sinclair TCM Acupuncturist and Qi gong Tui na Massage Therapist

Emma graduated from the London College of Traditional Acupuncture with a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture in 2008. In 2009, she undertook further training with a diploma in Qi gong Tui na at Westminster University. Prior to moving back to Scotland in 2013, she practiced at a complementary therapies clinic specialising in tui na in Hammersmith, and at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Marleybone. Emma is a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), the UK’s largest professional body for the practice of Acupuncture.

Linsay Neish Remedial Sports Massage Therapist

Linsay Neish Sports Massage Therapist

Linsay qualified as a Sports and Advanced Remedial Masseur from the Northern Institute in 2004. He has worked for 10 years with Hawick YMRFC and now Selkirk RFC. He has also worked with local equestrians. He treats soft tissue injuries, back and neck pain as well as maintenance for chronic conditions. His hobbies include running, golf and horses.

Patsi Dale Mickel Therapist

Mickel Therapy is a ground breaking and hugely effective talking based treatment for “energy disorders” including Chronic Fatigue, Post Viral Fatigue, M.E., Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome as well as other conditions including anxiety, depression and migraines. It is not passive healthcare and does require the involvement of patients in the process.Treatment involves a series of one hour sessions, usually weekly for the first 3 sessions then fortnightly thereafter. Patsi has been practising Mickel Therapy successfully since training in 2008. She herself suffered from C.F.S for several years and also looked after a family member for over 10 years before finding the successful Mickel Therapy.

I wish to express my profound gratitude to the team, Wendy, Laura and Suzy, physiotherapists at Border Physio Clinic, for the exceptional treatment I received in recent months. Their approach was caring, considerate and concerned to achieve a result not only for me which was the prime priority but also to ensure, on a personal and professional level, that they satisfied the patient. In my case, the advice given and subsequent treatment proved completely successful. Finally, thanks also go to receptionist Jo for her patience and forbearance in juggling appointments around my ever changing diary. IN Another satisfied patient.

Border Physio

I just wanted to say thanks to both of you for all the help you have given me. I was so impressed by you both, you are real pro’s. Your enthusiasm and encouragement made such a difference to my recovery. PB

Border Physio

Thanks for all your help I don’t think I could have completed the half marathon without your treatment, advice and tape! SJ

Border Physio

Excellent session/consult with Laura. Great advice and felt very at ease since walking through the door. NB

Border Physio

Thanks again I really feel like taking on the world now. SK

Border Physio

Thank you for your help while recovering from my fracture. I have completed 2 tours of duty, have been hill walking and mountain biking, so far so good! OP

Border Physio

Thank you for your help while recovering from my fracture. I have completed 2 tours of duty, have been hill walking and mountain biking, so far so good! OP

Border Physio

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Sally who got me round the Loch Ness Marathon yesterday in 4:38 - not bad considering that 2 weeks ago I thought I might not be able to run at all - you did a great job on me, thanks! Physio Client

Border Physio

Thank you to Border Physio for all the careful and skilful treatment I received over the last few months when attending the clinic. I have to say the outcome was better and quicker than I thought possible and I have to say a special thank you to Lindsay and Sally who not only carried out their work very professionally but also in a friendly and sympathetic way. Physiotherapy/Remedial Sports Massage Client

Border Physio

Thanks to Sally Vint for her expertise and treatment on my shoulder. LL

Border Physio

You always feel like you're putting your body in safe hands when visiting Border Physio. Every session is informative and relaxing, no matter how much pain you are in. TP, Galashiels

Border Physio

You have really helped in my sporting recovery. TF

Border Physio

Go to the sports remedial therapist, it really helps me. CG

Border Physio

My work met the bill for my time with you but I would have happily paid to help get myself back fit. Physiotherapy Client